Accelerating HealthTech Innovation in West Yorkshire
Join our 10-part weekly webinar series to fast-track your HealthTech journey, with expert advice, funding guidance & NHS insights.
Join our ten-part webinar series designed to guide HealthTech innovators through the key stages of developing and adopting impactful health technologies. From understanding the local health and care system to navigating regulation and reimbursement, this series brings together expert voices and regional leaders to provide practical insights, advice and guidance to help innovators accelerate their HealthTech innovations in West Yorkshire.
Whether you’re a local innovator, an academic researcher, a company based nationally or internationally, or you just have an idea for a HealthTech innovation, these sessions will help you connect with regional stakeholders, unlock opportunities, and fast-track your innovation journey.
Each session offers something a little different – so feel free to dip into the ones that are most relevant to you. Whether you join us for one or all, there’s something valuable to take away from every session!
Webinar 2: Building Strategic Partnerships in West Yorkshire
Wednesday 4th June – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Webinar 2 will give an overview of West Yorkshire’s HealthTech Ecosystem and talk about how innovators can collaborate with key stakeholders in academia, industry, and the community to support the development, adoption and scaling of their innovations.
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Webinar 3: Developing & Funding Clinically Safe and Effective Solutions
Wednesday 11th June – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
For early-stage innovators and researchers – this webinar will address how you can develop and validate your HealthTech innovation, the importance of involving patients and the public, and how you can access early-stage funding.
Webinar 4: Unlocking NHS Reimbursement Pathways
Wednesday 18th June – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Gain insights into NHS procurement and reimbursement strategies and how to align early with NHS needs.
Webinar 5: Regulatory Compliance for Medical Devices
Wednesday 25th June – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Explore the regulatory journey for medical devices, including common pitfalls and support available in West Yorkshire.
Webinar 6: Regulatory Compliance for Digital Health
Wednesday 2nd July – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Understand the digital health regulatory landscape, including common pitfalls and support available in West Yorkshire.
Webinar 7: Proving Impact: Generating Local Clinical and Economic Evidence
Wednesday 9th July – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Learn how to clearly define your solutions value and plan effective evaluations that produce credible evidence.
Webinar 8: Adoption and Spread: Commercial Strategy & Go-to-Market Planning
Wednesday 16th July – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Building on the previous webinars this session will focus on how innovators can design sustainable business strategies, to prepare them for widespread adoption and long-term success. Focusing on business models for HealthTech, strategies for scaling regionally, nationally, and internationally, and how innovators can leverage the support available in West Yorkshire.
Webinar 9: Funding: Securing Funding for Innovation in West Yorkshire
Wednesday 23rd July – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
This session will guide innovators on accessing funding to support their journey from idea to adoption, how to craft a compelling funding pitch and funding opportunities in West Yorkshire.
Webinar 10: Innovating for a Greener NHS
Wednesday 30th July – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
In this webinar innovators will gain tools and insights to create sustainable HealthTech solutions aligned with NHS priorities. Topics include the NHS Net Zero Strategy, designing eco-friendly technologies, and support available for sustainable innovation in West Yorkshire.